Execution of a standing overhead barbell press may appear to be a simple movement, but technique is often difficult to nail down due to muscle imbalances and mobility issues. Teaching a personal...
Exercise Programming
Exercise programming articles to give personal trainers ideas and inspiration for training their clients.
Interpreting Signs of Overhead Squat Assessment: Lower Extremity Dysfunction
After getting familiar with performing an overhead squat assessment (OHSA) and noting any signs of imbalance or dysfunction, you'll have to know what to do with that information to be of any help to...
The Overhead Squat: The Best Movement Assessment to Expose Muscle Imbalances
Most personal training clients arrive with muscle imbalances that need to be corrected in order to make gains and prevent injury. The most skillful of trainers should employ initial assessments and...
BFR Training: How it Works and How to Use it With Fitness Clients
If you are immersed in the world of fitness, chances are you have already heard of, or seen, or researched blood flow restriction (BFR) straps and training, also known as occlusion training. What on...
5 Upper Body Resistance Band Exercises for the Busy Summer Client
Summer is season of leisure; yet many clients find themselves busier than usual, which translates into logging fewer workouts. In preparation for the coming season, I have been testing out some...
Dynamic Exercises for the Advanced Personal Training Client
Personal trainers working primarily with general fitness clients are usually pumped when signing an advanced client, or when a current client is ready to raise the bar. It’s an opportunity to apply...
What’s a “Deloading” Week and Does Your Client Need One?
Of the many buzz phrases circulating in the fitness world these days "deloading week" may be one that you may have heard many times, have contextually surmised its meaning, but may be uncertain of...
The Perfect Pull-up: A Total Prep Program
The execution of a strict bodyweight pull-up is the paragon of upper body strength and should be a goal for every fitness client and enthusiast. Many people get stalled out on a weight assistance...
Backwards Training Can Propel Your Clients Forward
Although personal training clients hire personal trainers for a multitude of reasons, the overwhelming majority of personal training clients, hope to build strength or achieve a lean physique....
Pec Wall Hover Warm-Up Exercise
The shoulder joint is notoriously prone to injury because of its ability to move in all planes of motion and the sheer number of structures contributing to its support, creating more opportunities...